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ORGANIZATIONALL E A D E R S H I P
501 East 38th St., Erie PA 16546
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Christine used her Organizational Leadership
thesis as an opportunity to propose the
addition of an aquatic exhibit in Erie, Pa. Her
project attracted the attention of potential
funders, and it also raised additional awareness
about protecting more than a dozen large
native species that live in Lake Erie.
Colin worked full time while taking
graduate courses and continues to
maximize his educational experience by
applying the material learned in OL in his
postion as the Director of Community
Engagement at Mercyhurst University.
Colin appreciated learning from a mix of
students and professors who each brought
unique experience to in-class discussion.
When Jenny secured a $249,000 grant on
behalf of the Erie School District to fund free
breakfasts for public elementary students,
she wanted to assess the effectiveness of
the program. Jenny’s research will provide
substantial data to the district, which could
help them secure future funding.
HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIONCoursework develops student expertise across a wide range of functional areas in modern
higher education institutions. Students work collaboratively with university administrators,
staff and faculty in the application of theoretical concepts in the areas of program
development, assessment, policy formulation and problem resolution.
SPORTS LEADERSHIP The sports leadership concentration prepares graduate students for leadership roles in
coaching and athletics in collegiate or professional environments. Students focus on
applying theoretical knowledge to the practical day-to-day leadership needs of athletic
teams and players.
STRATEGY AND INNOVATIONThis concentration focuses on the actions that leaders take to enable organizations to execute
innovation for increased value and growth. Students explore how leaders create and evaluate
opportunities, develop analytical capabilities and implement strategies to achieve success.
Success depends on balancing the challenges of leading innovation to produce concrete
results and applying decision making and planning tools to guide development of new
products and services from idea to fruition.
Prepare for the CPA
exams with a 12-credit
graduate certificate
in accounting.
Before testing for the SHRM-CP/
SHRM-SCP exam, enroll in our 3-credit
exam prep course.
CHOOSEyour concentration WHAT IS
LEADERSHIP?In our introduction course OL students explore how the leadership phenomenon has evolved over time. Leadership is about adaptating to change, earning trust and gaining support, creating vision and making ethical decisions. Through OL, graduate students learn about the complex process of leadership and how they can practice it in their organization as well-informed, better leaders.
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH AN OL DEGREE?YOU can reach your aspirations of becoming a leader. An OL degree from Mercyhurst will provide students with an understanding of leadership principles, opportunities to further develop leadership skills, and effective ways to think critically, problem solve and make sound decisions.
WHY IS LEADERSHIP NEEDED IN THE WORKPLACE?Leadership is the glue that holds an organization together. Not only does it unite employees so that teamwork thrives, it supports delegation, direction, motivation, evaluation and conflict resolution. Leadership is essential to a successful business; without it, communication can fail, performance can falter and goals may be missed.
Learn to lead
The landscape of today’s workplace is fast-paced, change-filled, globalized and diverse, making the need for effective leadership crucial.
The Organizational Leadership (OL) graduate program is most often compared to the MBA degree, but is very different. Unlike most MBA programs, where the primary focus is about management practices, OL teaches students to look beyond daily business practices to consider the bigger picture. Leadership in any organization requires an understanding of decision-making, ethics, employee behavior, communication, motivation, problem solving and teamwork. Because of the comprehensive nature of OL, graduate students are empowered with leadership principles that prepare them to create direction, alignment and commitment within an organization.
BENEFITS OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP:• Improve leadership abilities to generate positive change
• Learn how to inspire and motivate others toward shared objectives
• Identify and enhance leadership skills, traits and style
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
ACCOUNTINGCourses provide a professional level of accounting
instruction in preparation to sit for each of the four
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exams. Among
the Mercyhurst students who have taken the CPA
exams, 85 percent have passed compared to the
national average of 57 percent.
HUMAN RESOURCESConcentration-specific courses are designed to prepare
students to become certified HR professionals and
leaders in for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
Students who have taken the SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP
exams boast an 85 percent pass rate compared to the
national average of 50 percent.
INCLUDES SUMMER
AND J-TERM CLASSES
PARTOR FULL-TIME
DESIGNED WITH WORKING PROFESSIONALS IN MIND
CREDIT PROGRAM
FULL-TIME FACULTYCAREER PROFESSIONALS
OF OL GRADS FOUND OR CHANGED EMPLOYMENT
FOLLOWING GRADUATION
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